TCI Lesson 14: Andrew Jackson

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Which of these is referred to as the Trail of Tears? the 1828 presidential campaign, the final battle of the War of 1812, the war between the Black Hawks and army, the forced removal of Cherokees from Georgia

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the forced removal of Cherokees from Georgia

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Which group was affected most negatively by the administration of President Jackson?

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American Indians

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From which group did Andrew Jackson receive the most support in the election of 1828? Options: Republicans, common people, members of the upper class, American Indians

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common people

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What political party was formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson after the election of 1824?

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Democratic

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The nullification crisis tested the right of states

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to override federal laws.

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Why did many white people call the Creek, Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Seminole groups the “Five Civilized Tribes”?

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They had adopted many white ways.

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In its decision on the Indian Removal Act, the Supreme Court said that tribes

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had the right to remain on their lands.

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How did President Jackson react to the Supreme Court decision about the Indian Removal Act?

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He ignored it and had people removed by military force.

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What name was given to President Jackson’s practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs?

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the spoils system

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Why did President Jackson want to destroy the Bank of the United States?

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He thought it benefited the rich over the farmers and workers.